My Arrival and First Thoughts on Salem Village (2nd Entry, Act 1)

Today, I arrived in Salem, to find Reverend Samuel Parris in his home, with his daughter Betty, who was unconscious on the bed, with her distraught father praying over her. I made sure that the people in the house understood I was there for official work to find the truth, and they understood. Interestingly, the Reverend had quite the interesting group of townsfolk in his home; there was Rebecca Nurse, John and Ann, Putnam, but also farmers John Proctor and Giles Corey. All of them seemed to have disputes and tensions between them. However, I learned that Putnam's daughter, as well as Corey's were also sick. And, almost instantly, the people bombarded me with great amounts of information. Betty Parris was trying to fly, and would lash out when she heard the Lord's name, John Proctor doesn't believe in witchcraft, and that there were multiple girls, including the ailing, dancing in the woods. I put the people in their places, and addressed each problem, in due time, systematically, so that I could absorb as much information as I could gather. I knew how to do what I needed to, however, these people would be very difficult to deal with, as they all seem to have personal issues and beliefs that they were too open about. So, to put them to rest, I explained what I would do, by consulting with my own findings as well as the findings of other professionals, and they seemed to be calmed by my words. After speaking to Abigail, one of the girls that was dancing, she claimed that a slave Tituba has called the Devil, and after spreaking with said slave, I was astonished. After interrogation, she admitted to be in conference with the Devil himself. However, she also said that she loved God, and I therefore had to try o have her redeem herself by exposing any other witches, or the Devil's servants. When Tituba gave up the names of two of four witches in Salem, I knew she had done all she could, but the people were hysterical, especially when Betty awoke after these claims by the slave. So, the search for other witches in Salem had begun, and I would be at the helm.